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Senator Kerry on Climate Change
Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman John Kerry talked about the challenges of the upcoming U.N. Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen. In his remarks he called for closer collaboration between the U.S. and China in efforts to reduce carbon emissions. He emphasized that the U.S. needs to understand how China sees the issue of reducing carbon emissions and that China must also make a legal commitment before the U.S. will sign a global treaty. He responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
Representative Frank on Financial Regulation
House Financial Services Chair Barney Frank spoke about the future of financial regulation. He said that Congress could complete a regulatory reform overhaul by the end of the year and that Democrats were committed to regulatory reform that protects consumers. He said they should use their congressional majority to ensure passage of financial rules that allow innovation but curtail abuse. Following his remarks he answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Representative Conyers on Democratic Agenda
Representative John Conyers of Michigan spoke at a National Press Club luncheon. Topics included health care legislation, Justice Department investigations, and the state of the Republican Party. He also responded to questions from the audience. Questions were focused on health care reform.
Type: Media
Red Cross Operations and the Economic Recession
Gail McGovern delivered a National Press Club speech on the challenges of operating the nation's largest the Red Cross through the current difficult economy. She said that over the past year, the organization had dramatically cut its deficit and exceeded fundraising goals, despite the recession. She also talked about challenges involved in restoring public confidence in the Red Cross and fixing management problems, saying it had found new ways to raise money, including working with the digital media company that raised funds for the Obama campaign. She also responded to questions from the…
Type: Media
Prosecuting Hate Crimes
Morris Dees of the Southern Poverty Law Center delivered remarks on the recent upsurge in hate crimes and extremist activities. He talked about his group's legal efforts to hold certain groups accountable for violent acts committed by their members. Following his remarks he answered questions submitted by members of the audience. Topics included the effect of the economic downturn on hate groups and international terrorism versus domestic terrorism.
Type: Media
Admiral Mike Mullen on U.S. National Security
Admiral Mike Mullen spoke about national security challenges. AMong the topics he addressed were U.S. military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, Iranian nuclear aspirations, and revitalizing the armed forces after several years of war. He also answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media
Smithsonian Institution and New Technology
Smithsonian Institution Secretary Wayne Clough talked about how the Smithsonian Institution is using new technology. Following his remarks he answered questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
Regulatory Reform
Robert Herz delivered remarks on regulatory reform in the financial markets. He responded to questions submitted by members of the audience.
Type: Media
Stan Kasten on Washington Nationals Baseball Team
Stan Kasten, who helped build the Atlanta Braves' dynasty and is trying to do the same with the Washington Nationals baseball team, spoke at a National Press Club luncheon. He responded to questions submitted by members of the audience. Kasten is president of the Nationals, now in their fifth season in the nation's capital. The Nats are in last place in the National League's Eastern Division, though Kasten has preached patience as the team builds up its farm system, the same method he used with the Braves before they ran off an unprecedented 14 consecutive division titles.
Type: Media
Future of Marine Corps Operations
Gen. Conway delivered the luncheon address to the National Press Club. He talked about the role of the Marine Corp in the modern Armed Forces, specifically in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the military conditions in Pakistan. He answered questions from the audience.
Type: Media